Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Wonderful

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Brilliant

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Exceptional

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective

Genius

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun

Outstanding

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2adjective

Remarkable

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective

Wonderful

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1adjective
 BrilliantExceptionalGeniusOutstandingRemarkableWonderful
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌndəfl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwʌndərfl/"]/
BedeutungVery bright or smart.Very good or unusual; better than normal.a very smart personVery good or excellent.Very special or unusual, worth noticing.Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy.
BeispielThat was a brilliant performance by the actor.Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university.Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager.The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.The view from the top of the mountain was wonderful.
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CEFR-NiveauA2C1B2B2B2A1
Wortartadjectiveadjectivenounadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenbe, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, atbe, remain, consider somebody/​something, highly, pretty, really, nothing exceptional, something exceptionalgreat, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius for, great, natural, eccentric, great, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius forbe, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, stillbe, seem, absolutely, just, most, forbe, feel, look, most, really, absolutely, strange and wonderful, weird and wonderful
Antonymedull, dim, stupidordinary, common, averagefool, simpletonmediocre, ordinary, unremarkableordinary, unremarkable, mundaneterrible, awful, bad
Häufige Fehler'Brilliant' is often confused with 'good' – 'brilliant' conveys a much stronger positive meaning., Some learners use 'brilliant' as a verb instead of an adjective., Mixing it up with 'brilliance', which is a noun.Confused with 'exceptional' vs 'exceptionable' — the latter means objectionable., Using 'exceptional' incorrectly as a verb., Mispronouncing the word, leading to misunderstanding.Incorrectly used as a verb (e.g., saying 'to genius' instead of 'to produce genius'), Confusing with 'genius' and 'genius-like,' treating both as adjectives, Using 'genius' without an article (e.g., saying 'Genius is in the room' instead of 'A genius is in the room')Used incorrectly as a noun., Confused with 'outstand' (verb)., 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine.Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently.Using 'wonderful' too often; it can sound repetitive., Mixing up with 'wonderfull' which is incorrect., Confusing 'wonderful' with 'wonder' which has a different meaning.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'brilliant' to describe something very intelligent or something that shines brightly. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but may sound overly grand in casual situations.Use 'exceptional' to describe something that stands out positively. It’s appropriate in both professional and everyday contexts, but avoid using it too frequently to maintain its impact.Used to describe someone with exceptional intellectual ability. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when downplaying someone’s abilities or in sarcastic remarks.Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact.Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice.Use 'wonderful' to describe experiences, events, or things that bring joy. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

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Häufige Fragen: Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Genius vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Wonderful

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful?

Brilliant: Very bright or smart. Exceptional: Very good or unusual; better than normal. Genius: a very smart person Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing. Wonderful: Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful?

Exceptional ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Brilliant: A2, Exceptional: C1, Genius: B2, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2, Wonderful: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful?

Brilliant: adjective, Exceptional: adjective, Genius: noun, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective, Wonderful: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Brilliant: That was a brilliant performance by the actor. Exceptional: Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university. Genius: Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics. Outstanding: She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. Wonderful: The view from the top of the mountain was wonderful.

Kann ich Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Brilliant, Exceptional, Genius, Outstanding, Remarkable und Wonderful sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.